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Baker (Bell) – Joan Ethel

Posted by on July 22, 2026 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Baker (Bell) – Joan Ethel

Passed away at John Curtain Aged Care, Creswick on July 12th, 2026. Loved wife of Lindsay (Dec). Loving Aunt to all of her Nephews and Nieces and their families. In accordance with Joan’s wishes a Private Burial will be held.

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Walker (Barnard) – Fay

Posted by on July 22, 2026 in Obituaries | 5 comments

Walker (Barnard) – Fay

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on July 20th, 2026. Loved wife of Reg Nicholls (Dec) and Ted Walker (Dec). Loving Mother to Kerryn, Greg, Tricia and their families.In accordance with Fay’s wishes a private cremation will be held.

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Ampt (Simpson) – Wendy Joan

Posted by on July 16, 2026 in Obituaries | 32 comments

Ampt (Simpson) – Wendy Joan

Passed away at Stawell Hospital on July 15th, 2026. Loved wife to Dean. Loving Mother, Mother-in-law & Nan to David, Melissa, Letitia, Grace & Mia. In accordance with Wendy’s wishes a Private Cremation will be held.

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Bartholomew – Avis Irene

Posted by on July 16, 2026 in Obituaries | 17 comments

Bartholomew – Avis Irene

Passed away July 15th at Eventide Home, Stawell. Loved wife of Brian (Dec). Loving mother to Julie, Peter, Kerrie, Stephen and their families. In accordance with Avis’s wishes a Private Cremation will be held.

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Christian – Maxwell John (Max)

Posted by on July 16, 2026 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Christian – Maxwell John (Max)

Passed away peacefully at home on July 14th, 2026. Dearly loved husband to Carol. Loving father to Michelle, Debbie, Sherrie and their families.A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Maxwell John (Max) Christian will be held at the Stawell Senior Citizens Centre (Victoria St) on Tuesday July 21st, 2026, commencing at 1.00pm. A private cremation will follow.

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Lee (Kelly) – Therese ‘Terry’ Dianne

Posted by on July 15, 2026 in Obituaries | 7 comments

Lee (Kelly) – Therese ‘Terry’ Dianne

Passed away at Stawell on July 11th, 2026. Reunited with beloved partner, Charlie (Dec). Loving Mother to Jason, Ryan, Krystal and Nathan. Adored Granny of Caidan, Morgan, Tyler, Xavier, Hamish, Abbey, Evie and Baylie. Loved Mother-In-Law to Sally-Anne, Karyn, Adam and Amanda. Service to be held on July 23rd, 2026, commencing at 1:30pm at the Stawell Central Park Garden (Enter via Main St gate).In Lieu of flowers please donate to Dementia Australia.

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Smith – Terence John

Posted by on July 13, 2026 in Obituaries | 7 comments

Smith – Terence John

Passed away at Horsham Hospital on July 11th 2026 (Late of MacPherson Smith Aged Care, Stawell and formerly of St. Albans) Husband of Lynette (Dec) , (Former Husband) to Shirley Curtis, Loving father to Darren, Michelle, Kim and their families. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Terence John Smith will be held at the Ballarat Crematorium Chapel ( 1250 Doveton St. North , Ballarat) on Wednesday July 22nd 2026 commencing at 1.30pm

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Healy – Garry John- (Stumpy)

Posted by on July 8, 2026 in Obituaries | 8 comments

Healy – Garry John- (Stumpy)

Passed away at Ballarat Base Hospital on July 4th 2026, Loved father & grandfather to Steven Dec Brett, Alicia, Sienna, William & Harry. Sadly missed by all who knew him. A Graveside Side service will be held at the Stawell Cemetery on Wednesday July 15th 2026 commencing at 1.30pm

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Seeary – Paul James

Posted by on June 25, 2026 in Obituaries | 14 comments

Seeary – Paul James

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on June 24th 2026, Dearly loved husband of Elaine (Dec), Loving father to David, Chris and Lyn, Father-in-Law to Jo (Dec), Kelly and John. Loved Pop/Pa to his 6 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren and extended families. A Graveside Service will be held at the Navarre Cemetery, Navarre on Friday July 3rd 2026 commencing at 11.00am

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Preston – Rosemarie (Rose)

Posted by on June 25, 2026 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Preston – Rosemarie (Rose)

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on June 23rd 2026, Loved wife of Ray (Dec) and Beloved Partner to Alan Spence, Loved mother to Rick (Dec), mother in law to Rhonda, Loved Nana to Cody and Ryan. Resting Peacefully The Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Stawell on Thursday July 2nd 2026 commencing at 1.30pm followed by a Private Cremation.

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